If you consider weeding the garden a chore – you’re doing it wrong...

Weeding the garden can be daunting and back-breaking – if you’re doing it wrong... 

According to wellness and fitness expert Rachel Hazuga, pulling up weeds can be a productive, satisfying workout and very effective feel-good therapy. Most of us need to change our approach a bit to get the most out of weeding: 

• Before weeding, so some stretching exercises to warm up.

• As you weed, change your body position frequently and alternate between sitting and kneeling. Also, be sure to pull weeds with BOTH hands – not just your dominant one.

• Take a break every 20 minutes. Walk, stretch, breath and enjoy the area you just finished.

It’s easy to forget that weeding is a workout – especially if it’s hot outside. Be sure to stay well-hydrated – and know when to call it a day. When you start to feel fatigued your risk of post-weeding aches and pains increases.